Midday

Tuesday, February 6, 2007

What will Congress do about Iraq?
The future of a non-binding Senate resolution opposing President Bush's plan to increase troop levels in Iraq is uncertain, after Republicans won a procedural vote on Monday to delay it. What power does Congress ultimately have to influence policy in Iraq?11:06 a.m.
Guests
Larry Jacobs: Director of the University of Minnesota Humphrey Institute's Center for the Study of Politics and Governance.
"The Four Magic Words"
For the first time since it was founded nearly a century ago, the NAACP has a businessman at the helm. Bruce Gordon became president and CEO of the NAACP in 2005, after retiring as an executive at Verizon. He gave a speech titled "The Four Magic Words" Jan. 26 at the Cleveland City Club Forum.12:06 p.m.
More from MPR
"Children of the Dream" (01/15/2007)
President Bush at the NAACP convention (07/20/2006)
NAACP chair says race still looms large in the U.S. (01/13/2006)
Interim Minneapolis superintendent sees himself as the right person for the permanent job
Bill Green goes before community residents for a public interview Tuesday night.12:55 p.m.